Two Versions of the Lord’s Prayer? | Why Matthew and Luke Are Different

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Did you know there are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in the Bible? Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:2–4 both record the Our Father, but with slightly different wording. Does that mean one is wrong? Not at all. Matthew was an apostle who heard Jesus directly, while Luke was a disciple who carefully gathered his Gospel from eyewitnesses. Scholars believe Jesus likely taught this prayer more than once — just as a preacher might give the same sermon in different places with a few variations. Both versions are inspired, both are true, and both reveal the same Lord teaching His followers how to pray. 👉 Subscribe to Catholic Voices and Prayers for clear Catholic answers, saint stories, and inspiring teachings that deepen your faith.